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UCP of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida

Medical Therapy Employee - Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$35.72-$36.79/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join UCP of Central Florida as a Pediatric Physical Therapist – Outpatient in Orlando, Florida, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $35.72 - $36.79/hour.
  • Health insurance (free option after first year)
  • Dental insurance options
  • Free life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Discounted on-site childcare
  • 403B/Retirement match
  • Short & long term disability
  • Support in continuing education

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UCP of Central Florida as a Pediatric Physical Therapist – Outpatient.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Therapy Employee provides direct pediatric therapy services in-clinic and at charter schools while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. They are responsible for conducting evaluations, establishing measurable goals, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in physical therapy and possess an active Florida Physical Therapy license. While one year of pediatric experience is preferred, new graduates with relevant internships are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Pediatric physical therapyTherapy evaluationsTreatment planningPatient documentationHIPAA complianceAssistive technologyOrthoticsSplintingMulti-disciplinary collaborationParent consultationGoal settingClinical intervention

Pediatrics — Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$75k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 68 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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About UCP of Central Florida

Non-profit Organizations
Orlando, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance (free option after first year)
Dental insurance options
Free life insurance
Paid time off
Discounted on-site childcare
403B/Retirement match
Short & long term disability
Support in continuing education